In August, 2008, the MILF/Phil. Govt. Peace Negotiations broke down. This resulted in terrorist attacks: bombings, murder rampages, burning of villages and homes, using of women and children as human shields and kidnappings of civilians. Both Muslim and Christians were victims. This resulted in 500,000 civilians fleeing to evacuation centers and the Armed Forces of The Philippines tracking and fighting the Muslim Commanders, the perpetators of these many atrocities. (See earlier Posts)
The MILF is indicating a desire for a continuation of Peace Negotiations with Malaysia as the principal mediator. Many are questioning this start up of Talks because the MILF has not been able to stop the three MILF Commanders who have violently killed innocent civilians with IED's (bombs). The Commanders even placed bombs in elementary schools. (not exploded but found by police) Bombings are continuing, including the most recent attack on theTRANSCO Tower 22 that currently is causing blackouts every 2 hours. Atrocities have been extreme in Lanao del Norte, North Cotabato and Sarangani. Military fighting against the MILF has added to the civilian death toll.
MILF Commanders Umbra Kato, Bravo and Pangalian have claimed resposibility for the Terrorist Acts in Zamboanga. They are, reportedly, also known to give sanctuary and support to the JI and Abu Sayyaf Terrorists.
(This support can not be confirmed by this writer but is widely thought to be true)
President Gloria Arroyo has stated her commitment to the Peace Process in Mindanao, but has indicated that thr MILF must gain control of the three renagade Commanders of rogue forces. There is a newly constituted Government Peace Panel and perhaps negotiations will soon continue. However, this is clearly being interfered with by the MILF recent bombings in Mindanao. PEACE IS ESSENTIAL in the Southern Philippines.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
PEACE: Friendships Between Christians And Muslims Instead Of War
Muslim and Christians can be good friends and live in the same community in Southern Philippines. Many Muslims,as well as Christians, oppose and are harmed by the Abu Sayyaf Terrorist Group.The Abu Sayyaf (ASG) was founded on Basilan where the Healing House is located. The ASG are linked to Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) and al Qaeda. Jemaah Islamiyah is based in Indonesia and believed to have cells in Malaysia and the Philippines. Several members of JI were recently put to death in Indonesia as punishment for the Bali Bombings. In addition the Islamic Jihad Union (IJU) is scattered throughout Central Asia and, reportedly, parts of South Asia. The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) is also scattered throughout South Asia, Central Asia and Iran. They operate in their terrorist activity in Afghanistan, Iran, Kyrgystan, Pakistan,and Uzbekistan. All these groups in Asia are loosely connected in their prsuit of JIHAD.
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